Bicycle safety is important to the Merced
College Campus Police. We would like to see everyone
exercise safety and caution when operating a bicycle. We
make the following suggestions:

-Obey traffic signs and signals
-Never ride against traffic
-Scan the road behind by locking over your shoulders
-Choose the safe way to turn left
-Follow lane markings
-Be ready to brake
-Never ride with headphones--CVC 27400 states it is unlawful to
wear headphones in both ears
-Use head lights and tail lights--CVC 21201 requires headlights
and a reflector/tail light
-Always wear a helmet
-Use hand signals
-Keep bike in good condition

Non-Motorized
Vehicles

Skateboards, roller
skates, scooters or any other device or toy propelled by human
power, other than a bicycle or a wheelchair is and will be
categorized as a non-motorized vehicle.
Under,
Board Policy 6752, it shall be
unlawful to ride any of the above mentioned devices on the
Merced College Campus. Bicycles are encouraged as a means of
transportation; however, should not be used in the inner campus
areas and should be parked in the bike racks provided on campus.
All bicycles parked outside of the approved areas are subject to
impound. Merced Community College District is not liable
for any damages to or stolen bicycles on campus.

Pedestrian
and Driving on Campus

Pedestrians should be alert and use good
judgment when crossing any street or parking lot on campus.
Try to make eye contact with the driver of the vehicle.
Look both ways before stepping into the crosswalk or crossing
the parking lots. Do not assume a vehicle can or will
stop, even when at a designated crosswalk.
PEDESTRIANS DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY ALL THE TIME.